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| Dubai Red Bull X fighters April 15, 2011 |
Last night I went to this extreme sports event in Dubai, What an amazing event 15,000 people, down in the Dubai Marina what a beautiful place to be. The grand stands where massive and completely packed with people from all ages. The waves crashing in on the beach, helicopters in the sky and the Jumeriah Beach Residence peering down at the on lookers. I was totally blown away. What a night.
There were 10 riders competing in the first stage of the 2011 tour in Dubai, the first 5 were competing to get into the qualification round. Two out of the 5 placed, into the competition. During the competition round two riders rode back to back and competed to take it to the next round.
| 01 | Nate Adams | USA | 370 |
| 02 | Andre Villa | NOR | 365 |
| 03 | Dany Torres | ESP | 310 |
| 04 | Levi Sherwood | NZL | 290 |
| 05 | Adam Jones | USA | 290 |
| 06 | Robbie Maddison | AUS | 265 |
| 07 | Mat Rebeaud | SUI | 175 |
| 08 | Eigo Sato | JAP | 130 |
| 09 | Mike Mason | USA | 105 |
| 10 | Jim McNeil | USA | 95 |
I was utterly amazed by the flexibility and athleticism of the young fliers. When I first went to the event, I thought I was watching guys that like to ride bikes, well. I soon realized that there was a possibility that they enjoyed the aerobatics of the flight as much as riding. Not just well, the best, these guys are the best in the world.
The riders are judged on 5 different categories and have 90 seconds to show the roaring crowd what they can bring to the sand pit.
Judge 1: Variety
Judge 2: Challenge and Execution
Judge 3: Style
Judge 4: Use of Course
Judge 5: Show and Spectator Reaction
Judge 2: Challenge and Execution
Judge 3: Style
Judge 4: Use of Course
Judge 5: Show and Spectator Reaction
This is the beginning of the world tour for them, Dubai, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Poland, Australia.
Dany Torres of Spain triumphed with 100 points in Dubai, In the lead to the next event.
For more information, on the rules regulations of the event and to find out more about sponsorship please check out, www.redbullxfighters.com
This was a question asked by one of my readers: Fantastic photos Jacqueline.. what were your settings? ISO? They are so clear and bright!
Here is some details about the shoot! The riders were lit up with great big spots, they didn't have a yellow or blue cast to the skin tones. I believe they were day light temperature lights 6500k. I had my white balance at auto, as it seemed to handle the ambient light quite well. My Iso setings were between 2000 and 3200. I shot some of the photos with my 70-200mm lens at 2.8. then switched to the bigger zoom lens, as I was on the ground a ways back, so my 80-400 was a better choice, The lowest aperture on this lens is 4.5. and my shutter speed on the moving targets was between 1/320 and 1/500s. The best focus plain to use was the single, sometimes I used the auto focus, other times i focused on the gravel, roughly about where I thought the riders would launch, lock down the folcus point with the AFL button, and wait till they hit that depth of field. Hope that helps...
If you have any other questions feel free to ask, I am happy to share!
To see the video clip on the event click here on this link.
http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Red-Bull-X-Fighters-Dubai---Best-Action-021242995441461
Superman stunt, hands behind back, being pulled along in the airstream and the momentum of the bike.
Yes, he truly can fly like superman
This was a question asked by one of my readers: Fantastic photos Jacqueline.. what were your settings? ISO? They are so clear and bright!
Here is some details about the shoot! The riders were lit up with great big spots, they didn't have a yellow or blue cast to the skin tones. I believe they were day light temperature lights 6500k. I had my white balance at auto, as it seemed to handle the ambient light quite well. My Iso setings were between 2000 and 3200. I shot some of the photos with my 70-200mm lens at 2.8. then switched to the bigger zoom lens, as I was on the ground a ways back, so my 80-400 was a better choice, The lowest aperture on this lens is 4.5. and my shutter speed on the moving targets was between 1/320 and 1/500s. The best focus plain to use was the single, sometimes I used the auto focus, other times i focused on the gravel, roughly about where I thought the riders would launch, lock down the folcus point with the AFL button, and wait till they hit that depth of field. Hope that helps...
If you have any other questions feel free to ask, I am happy to share!
To see the video clip on the event click here on this link.
http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Red-Bull-X-Fighters-Dubai---Best-Action-021242995441461
greet shoot i like it
ReplyDeletegreat photos...captured the intensity of the sport..some great expressions on the riders! looks like some new great photo ops in Dubai! i have always admired and enjoyed your creativity! good work!
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